SHELBY- Michael John Stark, who was arrested two years ago on multiple charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, is back in court this week but not for trial.
Stark’s name appeared on court do... READ MORE

SHELBY - The National Association of Safety Professionals is hosting a free appreciation concert Wednesday night for Cleveland County Emergency responders.
All Cleveland County law enforcement,... READ MORE

(Updated at 6:45 p.m.)
SHELBY - A woman was killed in a single vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon on South Lafayette Street.
The elderly woman was pronounced dead at the scene around 4:30 p.m.... READ MORE

Junior Gardner-Webb forward Jerome Hill was named to the Big South all-conference first team, the league announced on Monday, capping one of the finest regular seasons by a Runnin’ Bulldog in ... READ MORE

Crest High has depended on its ‘Big Three’ frontcourt cast of Caleia Jones, Se’Dasia Love and A’Diyah Ussery to set the tone during a dash to the South Mountain Athletic Conference.
But fortuna... READ MORE

The Kings Mountain boys basketball team’s season came to an end Monday night when it was ousted, 77-53, by No. 3 Cuthbertson in the second round of the NCHSAA 3A West tournament.
The Mountainee... READ MORE

School News

SHELBY - Plans for a new building for North Shelby School, Cleveland County's school designed for special needs students, were heard at the Cleveland County School Board's work session Monday ... READ MORE

SHELBY - Cleveland County Schools has received grades for this year and 75 percent of the district's schools have met and exceeded growth standards for the 2013-2014 school year.
The school rep... READ MORE

SHELBY - During Monday night's Cleveland County School Board meeting, representatives from the NAACP attended to speak about diversity in employment at Cleveland County Schools.
Former Presiden... READ MORE

The Cleveland County School Board listened to a presentation Monday night on upcoming school report cards and how they will affect the two non-traditional schools in the county.
Cleveland Count... READ MORE

SHELBY- Michael John Stark, who was arrested two years ago on multiple charges of sexual exploitation of a minor, is back in court this week but not for trial.
Stark’s name appeared on court do... READ MORE

(Updated at 6:45 p.m.)
SHELBY - A woman was killed in a single vehicle wreck Tuesday afternoon on South Lafayette Street.
The elderly woman was pronounced dead at the scene around 4:30 p.m.... READ MORE

SHELBY - One man was injured after a vehicle failed to yield, causing him to strike the vehicle with his motorcycle, according North Carolina Highway Patrol.
The wreck happened around 2:30 p.m.... READ MORE

The Cleveland County Sheriff’s Office is looking for help in finding a man in connection with a kidnapping.
Pahris Marion, also known as Billy Cinco of 526 Belfast Drive in Gastonia is wanted o... READ MORE

SHELBY - Shelby Police Department is searching for a man who allegedly robbed a CVS Thursday afternoon.
At 3:45 p.m. Thursday, a man came into the CVS, 1830 W. Dixon Blvd., slipped a note to a ... READ MORE

As a little girl, Catherine Mae Lilly used to sing “There She Is, Miss America.” Now, she’s wearing the crown of Junior Miss North Carolina and singing on stage. Catherine Mae, 12, of Shelby, won... READ MORE

Local musician Chris Padgett, or better known by his stage name Carrigan Chantz, has released a debut album worldwide this week.
Chantz said he has loved music for awhile, and it led him to con... READ MORE